Review by Booklist Review
Technically, Sam Coppersmith might not be a private investigator, but he is exactly the man Abby Radwell needs to deal with her little problem. An antiquarian bookseller with a specialty in paranormally encrypted texts, she has been receiving anonymous notes that threaten to disclose secrets from her past unless Abby agrees to find a certain book for the blackmailer. Sam, an expert in rare minerals and paranormally charged crystals, is more than willing to take on the assignment, especially since he believes the book the blackmailer wants is the very same lab notebook his family has been trying to keep off the market (and out of the hands of crazies) for decades. However, things quickly become complicated between the two as Sam and Abby realize their simple business relationship is turning into something much more personal. Best-selling Krentz deftly invests Copper Beach, the first in her new Dark Legacy series, with a combustible combination of sharp wit, sizzling romance, and a riveting plot rich in paranormal-infused suspense.--Charles, John Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Bestseller Krentz (Fired Up) describes a world where people will kill to get their hands on a book, but this disappointing series starter is unlikely to inspire such fervor. Abby Radwell, a rare book dealer with paranormal talents, likes to keep her business in the shallow end of the underground market. After she's held at gunpoint, she uses her abilities to escape, only to have a blackmailer threaten to reveal her talents. Sexy mad scientist Sam Coppersmith offers to protect Abby and track down the blackmailer if she'll hunt down a dangerous encrypted book in exchange. But Sam is interested in more than a business relationship, and the way their auras resonate makes sparks fly. Unfortunately, the contrived story is peppered with character inconsistencies, romance cliches, and plot twists that fail to surprise. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by Library Journal Review
Krentz's latest paranormal mystery/romance is heavy on the woo-woo and short on the sexual tension. Abby Radwell's talent is unlocking magic within spelled or "hot" books. Sam Coppersmith works crystal energy. Sam needs Abby to unlock a hot tome coming up for auction. Unfortunately, Abby's talent makes her a valued commodity, and others are willing to kill to get her. Abby trusts Sam to keep her safe even if she isn't sure she trusts him on other levels. Narrator Tanya Eby is competent but unable to elevate the pedestrian prose into something more entertaining. She has a good feel for Abby, a strong woman who isn't afraid to show it, but the other characters, including Sam, are not as fully developed and provide less material to showcase. VERDICT Krentz is an essential purchase for public libraries, but be prepared for fan disappointment. ["Wicked wit, psi-enhanced passion, and a delightfully twisted plot come together with sparkling precision as Krentz delivers another funny, sexy, suspenseful paranormal gem, the first in a new series," read the more-appreciative review of the New York Times best-selling Putnam hc, LJ 12/11.-Ed.]-Jodi L. Israel, MLS, Birmingham, AL (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
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